Foraging for Christmas wreath

[@angelgardener2748]

What a fabulous wreath. I too love to make mine at the holidays out of things all around my yard. I have amazing red berry bushes and plenty of magnolia. But I think any kind of foraged material works. I then hang on my mailbox. It lasts a long time. Thanks for sharing tips and your wreath is just lovely.

[@flowergrade]

Thank you Angel, we absolutely love making them using what’s available out there.

[@biggertom1234]

Its very textural rich and natural ...love its very organic form well done lovely work and creatively festive . Many thank yous for sharing with all of us out here 🎉🎉😊

[@maryodoherty4789]

I like how you care for the plants that you forage so they can healthily regenerate.

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

Beautiful wreath , creative use of natural material. I luv it, thank you.👏👏😍😍

[@flowergrade]

Hi Imelda, thank you for the support through your comments ♥️ Hope you get to making your own natural wreath too x

[@tammyjohnson7401]

That wreath is beautiful. And now I know how to use wire properly, so relaxing to watch.🎄❄️🎁

[@flowergrade]

Thank you so much for commenting and letting us know that. Cissy’s wiring technique is revolutionary, uses less wire, is very secure and creates a beautiful shaped wreath too x

[@lorenaperrodin8210]

Excellent information on how to collect the greenery to benefit the shrub for future growth. Beautiful wreath. Very inspiring

[@flowergrade]

Thank you for taking the time to comment that. We really appreciate it.

[@soniatriana9091]

Happy to have watched the entire process, from being so thoughtful while clipping & gathering the plants, to creating the wreath! Thank you for such a lovely tutorial!!

[@flowergrade]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and letting us know that. I hope it’s inspired you to go and do the same!

[@lateonaname]

Thank you so much 🙏🏽 this was so helpful! The single piece of wire revolutionized the whole art form for me 🤍 genuinely thankful - it turned out beautiful… I’m swooning over the lichen branches 🌱🌿

[@flowergrade]

We adore the lichen and knobbly branches too! Thank you for taking the time to comment. We really appreciate it. It really is a simple way to make a wreath but so effective in getting a naturalist shape.

[@marybrunnegraff3507]

I love the moss base. The foraging tips and laying of the different greens and seed pods are an inspiration for my next wreath .

[@saotree4711]

Absolutely stunning! Utter joy! Now - that right there is the way I want to make my Christmas wreath this year. Pure organic creativity working with the materials I find. Thank you! That was totally inspiring. Bless you x

[@flowergrade]

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comment. We are thrilled to hear it and go out there and do it! X

[@stellabella6839]

I am only halfway thru this video and that wreath is STUNNING! Beautiful work, thank you for sharing. I’m headed to the woods now…..

[@flowergrade]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy foraging.

[@verawhite5461]

I really like this video! Using so many natural leaves and branches .

[@flowergrade]

Hi Vera, thank you for your support, our kits are available online at www.standard-flowers.com/collections/all

[@jeanneamato8278]

That is the most interesting, intriguing, and beautiful wreath I’ve ever seen!

[@flowergrade]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write that Jeanne! We love making them.

[@LeeLee277]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I love to forage for beautiful materials to make wreaths, garlands and swags.

[@flowergrade]

Thrilled to hear it! That’s the traditional way to decorate our homes

[@lydiavejar1180]

So So beautiful love it 😀 ❤❤❤❤Lydia from Dallas Texas

[@bellacucina3209]

Gorgeous and so are you. Thank you for the demo.

[@flowergrade]

Thank you ♥️ your comments are much appreciated.

[@christinagiannaros9817]

It looks beautiful, I was itching to pluck that one hanging leaf off though :). I made the wreath frame for mine with a dried very long climbing rose stem which I dried out around a garden pot, it worked really well. This video inspires me to get even more creative.

[@flowergrade]

I’d never thought of using a rose stem. That’s clever as you’d be pruning them now anyway and they will lock together with the thorns! Thank you for sharing.

[@hummerklein4902]

Just lovely Thank you for your goodness

[@flowergrade]

Thank you for taking time to comment, your words are invaluable to us ♥️

[@lydiavejar1180]

That's so so awesome and beautiful 😍. Lydia from Dallas Texas ❤️

[@flowergrade]

Thank you Lydia, your comments are much appreciated 😘

[@mandymcintyre6414]

Beautiful wreath inspirational

[@flowergrade]

Thank you Mandy, we can’t ask for more than that. Thanks again for taking time to comment.

[@fionasheppard3870]

I love the integrative approach to adding the foliage. However, not having an artistic bone in my body I am a bit worried mine will just look like a dogs dinner! I am off to see the alternative starting with a green structure and adding just to see the difference. Was a really good start for me, thank you for taking the time to make the video.

[@flowergrade]

Do try this way! We find that wreaths do always look really naturalistic and balanced using this technique as you can add and see as you go how well the shape is forming. In fact it suits the less confident as you don’t know how it will go until you have finished!

[@karenross3457]

Thank you for showing how to correctly cut foliage.

[@flowergrade]

Thank you! It’s really important to us.

[@saralajoie5395]

You explained everything so clearly. Thank you.

[@molindacraig2266]

Very lovely!

[@flowergrade]

Thank you Molinda, hope the video gave you the inspiration to try making one this year x

[@nancyparmelee4161]

Really beautiful and not your average Christmas wreath!

[@flowergrade]

Hi Nancy, thank you for your comment, we truly hope that we’ve inspired you through this tutorial.

[@maomei8323]

So organically pretty!

[@donnaryan6711]

Gorgeous natural wreath. You can't buy that!!! Anywhere.

[@flowergrade]

Yes you can! You can buy them from our website, delivered locally but we hope more wreaths will look like this and you can buy them from your own local growers.

[@lauretteflemmer5718]

wow...what a beautiful work of art.

[@flowergrade]

Thank you Laurette for your support - I hope our tutorial gave you the inspiration to make your own Christmas decoration using what’s available out there - forage responsibly!

[@lindanorsen9678]

Really a awesome wreath!

[@anmariegibbs5713]

Absolutely lovely!

[@victoriagadd6831]

Wow stunning

[@bettycarey6289]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@finamartinezcordoba9659]

Divina!!!!👏❤️

[@flowergrade]

Thank you! Love that Divina!

[@cathiekrohn512]

So beautiful.

[@susanross1651]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@flowergrade]

Thank you Susan, it gives us lots of pleasure to know that our videos are appreciated, thanks again ♥️

[@gterencereuland5106]

Love it so much!

[@flowergrade]

Thank you Gee

[@geillis8248]

I went foraging last night, and was approached and verbally abused by a man with his dog walking past, hes in his 30s telling me to not cut anything, it's belongs to everyone and it kills the plants, as he knows he a horticultural person, he was very agressive towards me and intimidating with me, he wouldnt walk in, he stood there staring at me just feet away, i left without anything at that behaviour, it was in a public foodt path area growing...he literally scared me his behaviour was very off towards me, be careful out there, my husband said I should rang police there and then.

[@joycehatcher4520]

I love it it's beautiful

[@floraldays1865]

Beautiful!

[@flowergrade]

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[@tammydepew5236]

I’m so in love with this stunning wreath❤! I’m trying to talk a friend who’s way more creative then I am to go forging with me and help me make this

[@flowergrade]

Thank you Tammy ♥️ making your own is so much fun and satisfaction. Remember to forage responsibly x

[@goldenrose3088]

Thank you it was very inspiring 💗

[@flowergrade]

Thank you so much for commenting. We are so thrilled our videos are inspiring for you.

[@elizabethmonsees3643]

Thank You thiS was fuN!💕😊

[@verucasalt9182]

So pretty.

[@lornanormand6963]

where did you get the moss, please?

[@flowergrade]

Hello, moss mustn’t be taken from the natural environment unless it’s on your own land so we order wholesale from suppliers usually in Scotland or Ireland. You can get small amounts from your local florist. Or we can send you a foraging kit if you are in the UK!

[@lindaconn5781]

How early can I gather moss for the base please?

[@flowergrade]

Hi Linda, we do not recommend collecting moss from the wild as it is a protected plant. However if you rake it from your lawn, you can keep it in bags for a very long time. We always save our moss from the previous year. It might need a soalking but perfectly fine to use as a base for your wreath x

[@lindaconn5781]

Thank you. How do you store itbefore using it?

[@flowergrade]

We store it the way it is in bags quite packed - it dries over time but that’s not an issue as we always dunk it in water before using - watch our latest video, there is a bit with the moss.

[@lindegirl333]

At 430 what is the plants name

[@flowergrade]

It’s Ivy, but such a rambling plant in a shady area that it grows a little differently. Not long tendrils but clumps which is nice to use in wreaths.

[@lindaconn5781]

How do I shut off the overpowering music?

[@flowergrade]

Hi Linda, sorry to hear about the inconvenience with the sound in our video. At this time I do not have a solution for you. However we are looking at adding subtitles to this video so the sound can be muted. Thank you for the feedbacks, they are much appreciated ♥️

[@lindaconn5781]

@@flowergrade thanks. I was really enjoying the video then the music kicked in and I couldn’t hear your explanations. Hope you can resolve.

[@flowergrade]

Hi Linda, you can now en-able subtitles for this video - I appreciate this isn't ideal, we are planning a refreshed wreath video with improved sound. Thank you once more for the feedbacks

[@maureen14]

Sorry but the audio is so poor I can't watch this.

[@flowergrade]

Thank you so much for your feedback, the audio recording has been really tricky for us, we are looking at ways to get better, thanks again for taking time to comment.

[@user-ew8rd5td4f]

@@flowergrade Hi, fabulous video and awesome wreath! I must say though the audio was very clear for me, thanks again for a great video x

[@bochomicz3677]

Hello, same here, beautiful wreath, has very natural look, love it, didn't have problem with the audio , greetings and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@smartartification]

Beautiful!